Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30: Where to shop near Holland

Posted by Admin November 29, 2024 Shopping

HOLLAND — Small Business Saturday is Saturday, Nov. 30.

It comes after Black Friday and before Cyber Monday — days primarily set aside for big box stores and online retailers.

Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 to drive consumer spending at local businesses, according to its website. This year, shopping small is more important that ever, as business owners sound the alarm about dwindling sales and inflated costs.

Where should you shop on Small Business Saturday?

We’ve compiled a nonexhaustive list of some of our favorite places to shop.

Out of the Box Games, Toys and Puzzles: Out of the Box’s participation in Black Friday and Small Business Saturday has become legendary. There are locations at 14 E. Main Ave. in Zeeland and 48 E. Eighth St. in Holland.

Silver Fox ll Jewelry: Located at 3 E. Eighth St. in Holland, Silver Fox is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and will offer 20% off two regular priced items (exclusions apply).

Cross Country Cycle: Cross Country Cycle has plans for additional sales on bicycles and accessories at 345 Douglas Ave. in Holland.

Taco Fiesta: Taco Fiesta — 11972 E. Lakewood Boulevard — is celebrating more than Small Business Saturday. It’s also celebrating its final day in business. The restaurant is planning two giveaways, one for a $30 enchilada or ground beef taco meal deal and another for a dozen tamales. They’ll also have $1.99 potato and egg tacos.

Mommy N Me Resale: Located in Holland Town Center, Mommy N Me Resale will open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The business plans to offer 15% off the entire store and $5 in rewards for every $40 spent.

EcoBuns: The former tenant of Mommy N Me’s storefront in Holland Town Center, EcoBuns will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at 11975 E. Lakewood Boulevard. The first 20 shoppers through the door will earn gift cards to be used in December.

The Poppy Peach: The Poppy Peach — 21 E. Eighth St. Suite #100 — will be open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and is offering 20% off full-price items (excluding earrings), a bounce-back coupon to use in 2025, and a free giveaway.

Reservoir: This relatively new restaurant will be open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. with 25% off appetizers after 12 p.m. — plus $1 off draft beer and domestic cans and $1 wings confit.

The Bluestock Bookshop: Beginning on Small Business Saturday and running through Dec. 23, a new series at Bluestocking will see hands-on workshops for a cozy and creative antidote to holiday stress.

Garsnett Beacon Candle Co: All three locations (Holland, Saugatuck and Grand Haven) will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. with 25% off all Garsnett Beacon products and specials on pour-your-own options.

Not So Shabby Marketplace: This marketplace at 2975 W. Shore Drive will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The business will give reusable shopping bags filled with free items from their vendors to the first 30 shoppers to spend $30.

Up Leaf Café: Up Leaf, located in The Shops at Westshore, will offer BOGO deals on all drinks in store and on their direct website. They’ll also offer $5 off $50 gift cards and $15 off $100 gift cards in-store.

Bonus Points:

Downtown Holland Small Business Saturday: Shops and restaurants throughout downtown Holland will participate this year — offering giveaways, discounts and fun promotions. There will also be a selfie contest.

Small Business Saturday in Saugatuck, Douglas and Fennville: Shop small in Saugatuck, Douglas and Fennville with special pricing, giveaways and more.

— Contact reporter Austin Metz at ametz@hollandsentinel.com.